QUEER EAST SOCIAL

Queer East Social provides an opportunity for the 2SLGBTQ+ communities and allies to reflect on & celebrate all that has been achieved, while standing up against hate to create a more inclusive and supportive society.

We have heard from community leaders of a need to stand up loudly as an ally outside of our work in the hospitality industry.

LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH!

What to Expect:

Hosted by Café ZUZU at 555 Dundas Street East, our goal is to bring together local Queer & Trans organizations to mingle with like-minded individuals and support Queer owned and/or operated businesses while having fun!

On the Beats: DJ ThirdEye

Special Performance: TO BE ANNOUNCED AUGUST 1ST

Artist Selection: Draw-A-Dot Programmed

Illustrations to support Friends of Ruby by: Jake Tobin Draws

+Surprise Guests

Event is Rain or Shine

Queer East Social Hours

Social & Bar Open | 6pm to 11pm

Market Retail Shop Open | 6pm to 11pm

Kitchen Open | 6pm to 10pm

Special Activation | 6pm to 10pm

*FIRST 20 PEOPLE RECEIVE SWAG BAG & A DOOR PRIZE TICKET*

What's On The Menu:

• F ull Café Open for coffee & seasonal treats
• Nitro Espresso Martini
• ZUZU White & Red Sangria
• Aperol Spritz
• Wine-on-Tap (red or white)
• ZUZU Draft Pilsner

Sample Kitchen Menu (sandwich pop-up)

Smash Burgers

Big Zu - $14

Chili Honey Stracciatella - $14

Hot Sandwiches

Hot Mortie (mortadella) - $12

Spicy Melanzane (eggplant) - $12

Sides

Tuscan fries with pesto mayo - $9

Brussels Caesar - $7

Sweets for Good - $1 of each of the following sold goes directly to Friends of Ruby!

• Sprinkle "Scoops" ice cream

Our Stand:

Gusto 54 (Café ZUZU) has long stood up for our values of equity & accessibility for all. With the launch of Café ZUZU in Regent Park, we now have an opportunity to expand our focus east with this space and have a new home for Gusto Gives Back.

Rules of Engagement:

We believe we are all made better by the diversity that exists in our communities. Our values are centred on the notion of creating a place where every team member and guest feels welcome, respected, appreciated, and able to be themselves.

We hold a zero-tolerance policy for guests, vendors, & team members who do not conduct themselves with these same values inside our space.

Systemic discrimination has been built up and reinforced for centuries, whether against Black, Indigenous people, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+, and other historically marginalized communities.

Only a sustained and focused effort will eliminate it.

Please RSVP as space and some activations at the event have limited quantities.

Direct Friends of Queer East Social:

Lead Sponsor: Daniels

Pride Glow Up Activation: Majesty Pleasure

Hydration Station Sponsor: SAPSUCKER Sparkling Water

Waste Diversion by: ReThink Resource

Host or Publisher Café ZUZU & local organizations who do good in the community